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Managing dementia in a multicultural society /

"Alzheimer's disease is an ever-more important problem in today's society; however, many services for people with dementia remain inappropriate and inaccessible. With a growing and aging immigrant population, the need to be able to provide appropriate care for ethnic minority patients...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Banerjee, Sube
Other Authors: Lawrence, Vanessa
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, [2010]
Series:Wiley online library.
Subjects:
Dementia > therapy.
Cultural Competency.
Cultural Diversity.
Dementia > ethnology.
Health Policy.
United Kingdom.
Dementia > Great Britain.
Transcultural medical care > Great Britain.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Alzheimer's disease is an ever-more important problem in today's society; however, many services for people with dementia remain inappropriate and inaccessible. With a growing and aging immigrant population, the need to be able to provide appropriate care for ethnic minority patients is increasing.In this exciting handbook, the authors explore the clinical, management and cultural issues faced by clinicians caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease. The book addresses the particular problems that may arise when managing patients within a multiracial society, and emphasizes the practical aspects of treating and caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 160 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-151) and index.
ISBN:0470725494
9780470725498
DOI:10.1002/9780470725498